Energy Cities, Local authorities in energy transition.http://www.energy-cities.eu/
<p>Energy Cities is the european association of local authorities in energy transition. The association created in 1990 represents now more than 1,000 towns and cities in 30 countries.</p>enSPIP - www.spip.netCities heading towards 100% renewable energyhttp://www.energy-cities.eu/Cities-heading-towards-100-renewable-energy
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Cities-heading-towards-100-renewable-energy2016-12-06T13:54:19Ztext/htmlenBéatrice AlcarazBlog
<p>CLER, Energy Cities and Réseau Action Climat collaborated to prepare this publication. The aim is to provide guidance and solutions to French cities and metropolitan areas anxious to embark on a 100% renewable energy path. This report is based on the knowledge and experience of the authors' networks, as well as on around 30 interviews of councillors and city employees from about fifteen French local governments. <br class='autobr' />
Five European champions are showing the way forward, all signatories to the (...)</p>
Democracy, Decentralisation, Divestment: '3D screening' of the EU Energy Packagehttp://www.energy-cities.eu/Democracy-Decentralisation-Divestment-3D-screening-of-EU-Energy-Package
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Democracy-Decentralisation-Divestment-3D-screening-of-EU-Energy-Package2016-11-30T15:26:08Ztext/htmlenAlix BolleBlog
<p>How “3D compatible” is the newly released, 1200-page strong “clean energy for all Europeans” package released today by the European Commission? How much does it contribute to a system shift towards more prosperity, legitimacy and leadership on sustainable energy? In other words: how is legitimacy secured by Democratizing the energy system, empowering citizens and communities? How is prosperity brought about, by Divesting funding streams from fossil fuels and reDirecting them to activities (...)</p>
Covenant of Mayors: Transforming Cities into key EU Climate and Energy Actorshttp://www.energy-cities.eu/Covenant-of-Mayors-Transforming-Cities-into-key-EU-Climate-and-Energy-Actors
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Covenant-of-Mayors-Transforming-Cities-into-key-EU-Climate-and-Energy-Actors2016-11-29T11:41:03Ztext/htmlenDavid DonnererBlog
<p>According to the new study "The Role of Cities in Climate and Energy Policies: The Case of the Covenant of Mayors" by David Donnerer from Aarhus University, the Covenant of Mayors has empowered cities in their climate and energy policy-making capacities and their multi-level governance relations to become key EU climate and energy actors. <br class='autobr' />
Over 7000 cities have joined the Covenant of Mayors since it came into life in 2008. They have been honoring their commitments to the world's leading (...)</p>
The low-carbon future starts in buildings : Display® Campaign presented at COP 22http://www.energy-cities.eu/The-low-carbon-future-starts-in-buildings-Display-Campaign-presented-at-COP-22
http://www.energy-cities.eu/The-low-carbon-future-starts-in-buildings-Display-Campaign-presented-at-COP-222016-11-24T08:12:36Ztext/htmlfrIan TurnerBlog
<p>While last week's COP22 highlighted the need for stronger North-South cooperation, Energy Cities presented in Marrakech the ADEME-supported Display® Campaign to cities within the Maghreb. <br class='autobr' />
During this side event titled ‘Display®, let your buildings talk' Ian Turner provided a background of the Display® campaign and the success that it has achieved in Europe over the last decade. He explained how hundreds of cities across Europe have been able to interact with public buildings users' to sensitise (...)</p>
Carbon credits: think local !http://www.energy-cities.eu/Carbon-credits-think-local
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Carbon-credits-think-local2016-11-21T10:53:43Ztext/htmlenBéatrice AlcarazBlog
<p>One of the possible financial incentives to foster low-carbon economies is pricing carbon and regulating its quantity through a carbon emissions trading system (ETS). In the European Union, the current system launched in 2005 has generated revenues, but much less than expected for several reasons: the carbon price is hovering around a very low €5/t, and too many permits to pollute have been given away to high-carbon industries. <br class='autobr' />
In most European countries, local authorities and their (...)</p>
Guest Article - "Energising the Sustainable Economy", by Andrea Crump (London Borough of Sutton) http://www.energy-cities.eu/Guest-Article-Energising-the-Sustainable-Economy-by-Andrea-Crump-London-Borough
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Guest-Article-Energising-the-Sustainable-Economy-by-Andrea-Crump-London-Borough2016-11-15T17:30:34Ztext/htmlenBlog
<p>As populations continue to rise and public purse strings tighten, local authorities are having to balance ever-increasing demands on services with fewer and fewer resources – all of which places significant pressure on our environment. <br class='autobr' />
By Andrea Crump, Sustainability Manager and London Circular Economy Champion at the London Borough of Sutton <br class='autobr' />
The London Borough of Sutton recognises that by supporting the development of the sustainable economy local authorities will be able to balance these (...)</p>
Covenant of Mayors: A high-level ceremony to launch the 2nd phase of the initiative in the Eastern Partnership countrieshttp://www.energy-cities.eu/Covenant-of-Mayors-A-high-level-ceremony-to-launch-the-2nd-phase-of-the
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Covenant-of-Mayors-A-high-level-ceremony-to-launch-the-2nd-phase-of-the2016-11-14T14:36:26Ztext/htmlenFloriane CappellettiBlog
<p>On 26-27 October, more than 350 representatives of central, regional and local authorities gathered in Yerevan, Armenia, to launch new EU initiatives in support to local sustainable development and economic growth in the Eastern Partnership countries. <br class='autobr' />
The event was organised by the European Commission, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development of the Republic of Armenia, the Conference of the Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) and the EU (...)</p>
Blockchain and energy: a paradigm shift ?http://www.energy-cities.eu/Blockchain-and-energy-a-paradigm-shift-4559
http://www.energy-cities.eu/Blockchain-and-energy-a-paradigm-shift-45592016-11-10T08:17:01Ztext/htmlenOlivier LagardeBlog
<p>On 26 October, the conference office on studies of Tecsol "Photovoltaic self-consumption and Blockchain" was held in Paris. At this symposium, the Tecsol design office engineers unveiled the mysteries of self-consumption and the use of blockchain for the service distribution network. This article will provide you with an insight into the Blockchain concept and its applications in the energy field. <br class='autobr' />
What is the Blockchain when applied to the field of energy? <br class='autobr' />
According to Wikipedia, it is (...)</p>
People powered cities: from the UN climate talks to energy democracyhttp://www.energy-cities.eu/People-powered-cities-from-the-UN-climate-talks-to-energy-democracy
http://www.energy-cities.eu/People-powered-cities-from-the-UN-climate-talks-to-energy-democracy2016-11-09T16:40:58Ztext/htmlenBlog
<p>Developing real solutions to climate and energy challenges will require imagination, determination and inspiration. Inspiration may come from the many cities, communities and even countries that are working hard to make the energy sector democratic, equitable and based on renewable sources. <br class='autobr' />
By Lavinia Steinfort, Transnational Institute <br class='autobr' />
COP22 has kicked off in Marrakesh, Morocco. This “action COP” will focus on implementing the Paris agreement, which came into effect on November 4th. (...)</p>
#DIVEST - 3 steps to create your fossil-fuel free investment portfoliohttp://www.energy-cities.eu/DIVEST-3-steps-to-create-your-fossil-fuel-free-investment-portfolio
http://www.energy-cities.eu/DIVEST-3-steps-to-create-your-fossil-fuel-free-investment-portfolio2016-10-28T08:03:21Ztext/htmlenBéatrice AlcarazBlog
<p>A large part of our financial system is currently nourishing unsustainable production and consumption patterns, intensive in carbon and natural resources. Making radical changes by redirecting money flows, that is the aim of the fossil fuel divestment campaign. It is gaining traction all across the world. The international 350.org platform already counts more than 1,000 local divestment initiatives, including several Energy Cities members like La Rochelle in France or Christchurch in New (...)</p>